NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

We improve the lives of families by
increasing economic opportunities

About Us

The mission of the New Mexico Economic Development Department is to improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive.

Our programs and initiatives support our mission.  The New Mexico Partnership is a statutorily-created public-private organization under contract to the department to market the state globally in order to attract new jobs and investment. Department programs provide direct assistance to New Mexico businesses and communities.  Programs and services for businesses can be found in the Business Resource Center.  EDD also administers several programs that support community development.

The State of New Mexico’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of each year.  During the summer months each state agency compiles a strategic plan of program initiatives, an accompanying budget, and a set of performance metrics that reflect the key work of each of our programs.  These documents are submitted to both the executive and legislative branches on September 1.  At the end of each fiscal year we report our progress in an annual report.  EDD strategic plans, and quarterly and annual reports can be found on our Publications page.

Meet Our Leaders

Regional representatives are the heroes of our team, they serve every corner of the state and are ready to answer your questions, help you navigate incentives, get technical assistance, and more. 

CBRD Team Leader: Jennifer Myers | (505) 660-5371 | Jennifer.Myers@edd.nm.gov

Northwest New Mexico: Region 1
Lorraine Ruggles
(505) 490-7662
Lorraine.Ruggles@edd.nm.gov

Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez
(505) 699-4966
Keegan.Mackenzie-Chavez@edd.nm.gov

North Central New Mexico: Region 2
Peter Mitchell
(505) 570-7796
Peter.Mitchell@edd.nm.gov

Paige Ryan
505-412-5036
Paige.Ryan@edd.nm.gov

Central: Region 3 (Albuquerque & Surrounding Area)
Yuriria Morales
(505) 479-2308
Yuriria.Morales@edd.nm.gov

Beth Waldrip
505-470-4339
Elizabeth.Waldrip@edd.nm.gov

Northeast New Mexico: Region 4
Tim Hagaman
(505) 862-2322
Tim.Hagaman@edd.nm.gov

Southwest New Mexico: Region 5
Louise Marquez
LEDA Specialist
(575) 430-1232
Louise.Marquez2@edd.nm.gov

Julia Brown
(575) 419-0499
Julia.Brown@edd.nm.gov

Southeast New Mexico: Region 6
Jim Lucero
(575) 749-5336
Jim.Lucero@edd.nm.gov

Kevin Wilson
(575) 416-7709
Kevin.Wilson@edd.nm.gov